Meaning: anxiety, worry, and a deep sense of despair. This card represents a time when you are consumed by fear, nightmares, and sleepless nights, often brought on by a perceived failure or a difficult situation. It suggests that you are suffering from a mental anguish that is likely self-created, as you are allowing your thoughts to spiral into a state of panic and stress. The Nine of Swords is a powerful reminder that the true source of your pain is often in your own mind, and that you must find a way to face your fears and release your anxieties to find peace.